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Tue, 03 Mar 2015 22:58:13 +0000Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Managementen-gbOAS and PAHO Agree to Integrate eHealth and e-Government Programs in the Americashttp://www.paho.org/ict4health/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9703%3Aoea-y-ops-firman-un-convenio-para-integrar-sus-programas-de-gobierno-electronico-y-de-esalud-en-las-americas&catid=14%3Aarticulos&Itemid=204&lang=en
http://www.paho.org/ict4health/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9703%3Aoea-y-ops-firman-un-convenio-para-integrar-sus-programas-de-gobierno-electronico-y-de-esalud-en-las-americas&catid=14%3Aarticulos&Itemid=204&lang=enThe Organization of American States (OAS) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), sister entities of the Inter-American System recently signed an agreement, in Washington, D.C., to carry out joint activities to help Member States incorporate knowledge management and information and communication technology into the provision of health-related public services.
]]>novillod@paho.org (David Novillo)frontpageThu, 19 Feb 2015 18:39:53 +0000PAHO Director attends Ibero-American summit in Mexicohttp://www.paho.org/ict4health/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9700%3Adirectora-de-ops-participa-en-cumbre-iberoamericana-de-jefes-de-estado-y-de-gobierno-en-mexico&catid=15%3Aops-wdc&Itemid=204&lang=en
http://www.paho.org/ict4health/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9700%3Adirectora-de-ops-participa-en-cumbre-iberoamericana-de-jefes-de-estado-y-de-gobierno-en-mexico&catid=15%3Aops-wdc&Itemid=204&lang=enThe Director of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, is in Mexico this week for the 24thIbero-American Conference of Heads of State and Governments, which is being held in Veracruz on December 8 and 9.
]]>diazjuan@paho.org (Administrator)frontpageTue, 09 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000New Publication Presents eHealth Recommendations for the Americashttp://www.paho.org/ict4health/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9694%3Adialogos-virtuales-abordan-el-presente-y-el-futuro-de-esalud-en-las-americas&catid=40%3Aconversaciones-sobre-esalud&Itemid=204&lang=en
http://www.paho.org/ict4health/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9694%3Adialogos-virtuales-abordan-el-presente-y-el-futuro-de-esalud-en-las-americas&catid=40%3Aconversaciones-sobre-esalud&Itemid=204&lang=en

A new publication by the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO),titled “eHealth Conversations”, provides decision makers with strategic information on the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) for health in the Americas.

]]>diazjuan@paho.org (Administrator)frontpageTue, 29 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000PAHO launches mobile app to measure cardiovascular riskhttp://www.paho.org/ict4health/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9699%3Aops-lanza-una-aplicacion-para-dispositivos-moviles-que-ayuda-a-medir-el-riesgo-de-desarrollar-una-enfermedad-cardiovascular&catid=15%3Aops-wdc&Itemid=204&lang=en
http://www.paho.org/ict4health/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9699%3Aops-lanza-una-aplicacion-para-dispositivos-moviles-que-ayuda-a-medir-el-riesgo-de-desarrollar-una-enfermedad-cardiovascular&catid=15%3Aops-wdc&Itemid=204&lang=enOn the occasion ofWorld Heart Day, celebrated each Sept. 29, the Pan American Health Organization/ World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) is launching a new app for mobile devices and computers that calculates people’s risk of cardiovascular disease and can help motivate them to take steps to lower that risk.
]]>diazjuan@paho.org (Administrator)frontpageTue, 29 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +0000(From the Director) eHealth: Harnessing technology on the road towards universal health coveragehttp://www.paho.org/ict4health/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9696%3Areflexiones-de-la-directora-la-esalud-aprovechar-la-tecnologia-en-el-camino-hacia-la-cobertura-universal-de-salud&catid=14%3Aarticulos&Itemid=204&lang=en
http://www.paho.org/ict4health/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9696%3Areflexiones-de-la-directora-la-esalud-aprovechar-la-tecnologia-en-el-camino-hacia-la-cobertura-universal-de-salud&catid=14%3Aarticulos&Itemid=204&lang=enThere are numerous data sources that offer information on the health of a community. Traditional sources, such as hospitals and clinics, provide relatively reliable inputs to existing health-monitoring systems, but often give a delayed or incomplete picture. Additional data sources, such as school and work attendance, veterinary clinics, social media, pharmaceutical sales, and climate-related data do not capture as much information on their own.
]]>novillod@paho.org (David Novillo)frontpageSat, 09 Aug 2014 16:51:19 +0000Digital Youth: Improving their sexual and reproductive health in the digital erahttp://www.paho.org/ict4health/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9695%3Allamado-de-iniciativas-de-pais-sobre-jovenes-digitales&catid=14%3Aarticulos&Itemid=204&lang=en
http://www.paho.org/ict4health/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9695%3Allamado-de-iniciativas-de-pais-sobre-jovenes-digitales&catid=14%3Aarticulos&Itemid=204&lang=enEach year, 1.2 million unintended pregnancies occur among adolescents in Latin America and the Caribbean. To improve the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and youth, the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO), in collaboration with the World Bank, UNICEF, UNFPA and the Inter-American Development Bank issued a call for projects that use technology to promote these issues.
]]>novillod@paho.org (David Novillo)frontpageFri, 01 Aug 2014 12:23:21 +0000Argentina’s Ministry of Health Carries out a Symposium on Telehealthhttp://www.paho.org/ict4health/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9691%3Aministerio-de-salud-de-argentina-realiza-por-primera-vez-jornada-de-referentes-de-telesalud&catid=14%3Aarticulos&Itemid=204&lang=en
http://www.paho.org/ict4health/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9691%3Aministerio-de-salud-de-argentina-realiza-por-primera-vez-jornada-de-referentes-de-telesalud&catid=14%3Aarticulos&Itemid=204&lang=enOfficials from provinces and institutions, including PAHO, responded to a call to convene issued by the Ministry of Health to analyze experiences throughout the nation in order to create a national telehealth plan. The use of technology allows for long-distance diagnoses and the issuing of vaccination reminders along with facilitating other actions.
]]>novillod@paho.org (David Novillo)frontpageFri, 04 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +00002014 Call for innovative health technologies for low-resource settingshttp://www.paho.org/ict4health/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9672%3A2014-call-for-innovative-health-technologies-for-low-resource-settings&catid=14%3Aarticulos&Itemid=204&lang=en
http://www.paho.org/ict4health/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9672%3A2014-call-for-innovative-health-technologies-for-low-resource-settings&catid=14%3Aarticulos&Itemid=204&lang=enMedical devices, assistive devices, and eHealth solutions have the potential to improve lives. However, too many people worldwide suffer because they don’t have access to the appropriate health technologies. This call highlights the importance of these innovative technologies towards improved health outcomes and the quality of life. Download 2014 Call_Flyer.
]]>novillod@paho.org (David Novillo)frontpageFri, 04 Apr 2014 15:03:26 +0000Webinar - ICTs in Adolescents and #YouthHealthhttp://www.paho.org/ict4health/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9673%3Awebinar-icts-in-adolescents-and-youthhealth&catid=15%3Aops-wdc&Itemid=204&lang=en
http://www.paho.org/ict4health/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9673%3Awebinar-icts-in-adolescents-and-youthhealth&catid=15%3Aops-wdc&Itemid=204&lang=en

ICTs in Adolescents and #YouthHealth is a Webinar that will be presented by the Public, Innovation and Equity (eSAC) project on 27th June 2014 by Andre Robb and Philippe Boland. eSAC is a joint initiative between the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) and the University of Toronto (UT) funded by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC).

]]>novillod@paho.org (David Novillo)frontpageThu, 19 Jun 2014 19:46:32 +0000eHealth and innovation in women's and children's health: A baseline reviewhttp://www.paho.org/ict4health/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=229%3Aehealth-and-innovation-in-womens-and-childrens-health-a-baseline-review&catid=14%3Aarticulos&Itemid=204&lang=en
http://www.paho.org/ict4health/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=229%3Aehealth-and-innovation-in-womens-and-childrens-health-a-baseline-review&catid=14%3Aarticulos&Itemid=204&lang=enA joint report to help address Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) four and five dealing with the reduction of maternal and infant deaths by 2015 has been published by the World Health Organization and the International Telecommunication Unit (WHO/ITU). Download report.
]]>novillod@paho.org (David Novillo)frontpageFri, 04 Apr 2014 15:03:26 +0000